The Recovery Couch

Shame is one of the heaviest chains in addiction—and one of the hardest to break in recovery. In this National Recovery Month episode of Voices of Recovery, we take an honest look at how shame isolat…

This episode pulls back the curtain on how recovery stories are written, refined, and released to the world. Host Brandon Couch explores the craft—and the courage—behind telling the truth.

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In this special National Recovery Month edition of Voices of Recovery, we highlight the power of storytelling as a tool for healing and hope. Every story of recovery is unique, yet each one carries t…

September is National Recovery Month, and in this special Voices of Recovery episode, we dig deep into the heart of what recovery really means. Recovery is more than just sobriety—it’s about freedom,…

In this inspiring episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Maddie Andrews to hear her powerful story of resilience, faith, and recovery. Maddie opens up about her early experiences…

In the final episode of Progress Over Perfection, we bring the series full circle with one simple reminder: progress is the point. Over the past episodes, we’ve dismantled the myth of perfection, tal…

Gratitude has the power to shift our perspective, even in the hardest seasons of recovery. It doesn’t erase the struggle, but it reminds us that progress—no matter how small—is worth celebrating. In …

In recovery and in life, it’s easy to confuse boundaries with restrictions. But the truth is, healthy boundaries aren’t walls that keep us trapped—they’re guardrails that keep us safe and free. In th…

Shame has a way of pulling us into a cycle that feels impossible to escape. One mistake leads to guilt, the guilt fuels shame, and the shame pushes us back toward the very behaviors we’re trying to l…

In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Jay Miller to hear his remarkable journey from addiction, homelessness, and brokenness to redemption and purpose. Jay open…

Nothing steals joy and progress faster than comparison. In recovery—and in everyday life—it’s easy to measure ourselves against others: their milestones, their pace, their victories. But comparison a…

Recovery already demands courage, patience, and resilience—but the loudest battle often comes from within. The inner critic whispers lies about who we are, what we’re capable of, and whether we’ll ev…

In recovery—and in life—it’s tempting to let the voices of critics define our worth. Whether it’s outsiders who don’t understand the journey, or internal voices fueled by shame and doubt, critics wil…

In recovery, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expecting ourselves to always get it right—to never slip, stumble, or feel weak. But the truth is, being human means making mistakes, feeling emotions,…

Some people break under pressure—but others are forged in it. In this episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch reflects on the seasons of pain, loss, and struggle that didn’t just test him—they shap…